▷ High Salary: Global Financial Project Accounting

Job Description Who is ERM ERM is a leading global sustainability consulting firm, committed for nearly 50 years to helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. We bring together a diverse and inclusive community of experts across regions and disciplines, providing a truly multicultural environment that fosters collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful global exposure. As a people-first organization, ERM values well-being, career development, and the power of collective expertise to drive sustainable impact for our clientsand the planet. Introducing our new Global Delivery Centre (GDC) Our Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in India is a unified platform designed to deliver high-value services and solutions to ERM's global clientele. By centralizing key business and consulting functions, we streamline operations, optimize service delivery, and enable our teams to focus on what matters mostadvising clients on sustainability challenges with agility and innovation. Through the GDC, you will collaborate with international teams, leverage emerging technologies, and further enhance ERM's commitment to excellenceamplifying our shared mission to make a lasting, positive impact. ERM is the world's largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, with more than 50 years of market leadership. ERM uses its unique combination of technical depth and commercial acumen to partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. With over 8,000+ employees worldwide operating from 170+ offices in 40 countries, ERM is unmatched in its ability to operationalize sustainability across the business lifecycle and at all levels of an organization, which we call our boots to boardroom approach. Backed by KKR, one of the largest private market investors, and informed by deep sector and technical expertise, ERM deploys proven, integrated approaches that meet our clients most pressing sustainability needs and address day-to-day EHS and ESG imperatives. The ERM Foundation was established in 1995 to enable ERM and its employees to provide funding and professional support for non-profit organizations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. We work in partnership with organizations at the intersection of biodiversity protection, climate action and supporting sustainable livelihoods in order to create a lasting impact. The Project Accounting (PA) team at ERM is a function that resides within the Finance Department, responsible for closely partnering with ERM's consultant teams to ensure proper administration and financial health of client projects, from inception through close. This highly critical team is vital in ERM reaching important KPIs, including NR, PBBIT/EBITDA, and WIP DSO. ERM is seeking a Project Accounting Associate, who will fulfill the Project Accounting responsibilities on their day-to-day activities, including accurate and efficient project set up within ERM's systems, maintaining accurate financial and administrative records, facilitating the client invoicing process, and proper closure of the project upon completion. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): - Set up projects with accurate structure, budgets, and project team access and billing rates - Partner with project teams to process method of resolution to clear variances - Obtain project team approval to ensure accurate invoices, this may involve corrections including transferring of time and rate adjustments - Reach WIP DSO goals by sending invoices to clients in a timely manner - Regularly review activity of projects to close projects after completion of work - Resolve outstanding issues by escalating to PA leadership, other Finance leadership, and/or project teams as needed - Meet individual and team performance KPIs - Ensure compliance to ERM policies and procedures Skills Needed: - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers, across all levels and functions - Ability to work with minimal direction and in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize tasks effectively and complete them accurately - Highly motivated with strong work ethic to own and drive tasks to full resolution - Strong computer skills, including Excel (BST experience preferred) Requirements: - A degree in commerce (B.Com) or (M.Com) or (BBA) or equivalent. Additional courses or certifications in accounting or finance or project management can be beneficial. - Three to five years project accounting (billing) experience, professional services experience preferred - Ability to work 2nd shift